The river was filled with colorful and creative float inventions. Spectators lined the river’s edge to take in the sights.
In Photos: LEAF Downtown
Celebrating the second LEAF Downtown festival with musical performances, festival vendors and attendees.
In photos: The Mobros and Sweet Claudette at Isis
Wednesday night brought a great showcase of soul, blues, folk and Motown to West Asheville.
In photos: 2016 Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival
The Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival celebrated its 23rd year June 10-11 in Tryon with visitors from North Carolina and beyond coming together to enjoy cold brews, ‘cue and live music. More than 60 barbecue teams from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee were on hand to compete in categories […]
IN PHOTOS: Thao and The Get Down Stay Down
Thao and The Get Down Stay Down returned to Asheville this week in support of new album A Man Alive. The Grey Eagle show also included sets from Emily Easterly and Saintseneca.
In photos: Asheville Mardi Gras parade 2016
This year’s theme was saints and sinners, and the 2016 Asheville Mardi Gras parade brought thousands out in sunny weather to watch the spectacle.
Stage sights: Local concert highlights from December
The roundup includes John Scofield and Jon Cleary, the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, The Nth Power, dopapod, Jon Stickley and Travis Book
Stage sights: Local concert highlights from November
The slideshow from November includes photos of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Lettuce, Slightly Stoopid, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Galactic, Infamous Stringdusters, the Jon Stickley Trio, Driftwood, The Dave Rawlings Machine and others.
In photos: NC Arboretum’s second annual Winter Lights holiday exhibit
The North Carolina Arboretum’s second annual Winter Lights holiday exhibit officially kicks off Nov. 20 and runs through Jan. 2. Visitors can walk through a 3-acre tour of the arboretum’s nationally-known gardens dressed in uniquely-lit displays and landscapes.
Stage sights: Local concert highlights from October 2015
From October: Dr. Dog, Trampled By Turtles, Drive-by Truckers, Rayland Baxter, Grace Potter, LEAF Festival, Colonel Bruce, Unspoken Tradition, Widespread Panic and more.
Howl-O-Ween: It’s not just for humans
Halloween costumes aren’t just for people anymore! Increasingly, pet caretakers are dressing up their furry family members and taking them out on the town for this spooktacular holiday. Just in case you need some Halloween inspiration for your feline or Fido, we reached out to local animal rescue organizations and local business owners to showcase some […]
Stage sights: Local concert highlights from September 2015
Relive September concert highlights with photos of Chris Casper, G Love & Special Sauce, Sturgill Simpson, stephaniesid, American Babies and Greensky Bluegrass.
In photos: Bartenders, chefs compete in Tanked
Octopus, bread-in-a-can, crazy fish hats and impromptu, a cappella beach songs shared the stage with local chefs at last night’s FRS Tanked competition. Click through for a slideshow of the event by Cindy Kunst and a report by Jonathan Ammons.
Stage sights: Local concert highlights from August 2015
Photos from August include ZZ Top, Counting Crows, Perpetual Groove, Hard Working Americans, HELLYEAH, Bruce Hornsby, Four Tops, Marcus King Band, The Mantras and more.
In photos: BaconFest 2015
BaconFest 2015 took over the meadow at Highland Brewing Co. Saturday with local vendors serving samples of their most creative — and occasionally outrageous — swine-based dishes. Click through for a photo gallery from the event by Cindy Kunst.
In photos: Catching Dreams fashion show
The Catching Dreams fashion show transformed the Masonic Temple.
In photos: Zombies float down the French Broad River
Covered in fake blood and smiles, Ashevillians set out on the French Broad River to break a record.
Hollie West wins Asheville Wine & Food Festival Chefs Challenge
A standing-room-only crowd was on hand Saturday to watch four top local chefs battle to impress judges at the 2015 Asheville Wine & Food Festival’s Chefs Challenge. A photo gallery by Cindy Kunst shares scenes from the competition and the festival.
Stage sights: Local concert highlights from July 2015
Relive concerts by Jim Lauderdale, World Party, JJ Grey & Mofro, Toubab Krewe, Acoustic Syndicate, Robert Earl Keen, Downtown After 5, Transputer, Slayer and more.
In photos: Coloring Asheville
The Color Run 5K painted downtown Asheville with runners covered in colored powder.
Part III: Chef William Dissen takes readers on a sustainable sourcing trip
Days ago, the chef arrived in Bristol Bay, Alaska and agreed to take Xpress’ entire readership along for a sockeye salmon sourcing adventure by sharing updates and photographs of his trip. Here is his final check-in.